American Society of Civil Engineers, Oregon Section Information

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), founded in 1852, is the oldest national professional engineering society in the United States. ASCE is dedicated to the advancement of the individual civil engineer and the advancement of the science and profession of civil engineering through education. The leading representative body for civil engineers in the United States, ASCE is also recognized globally for its significant contributions to the civil engineering profession. Worldwide, more than 139,000 professionals belong to ASCE, including 8,000 international members in 137 nations. The Oregon Section now exceeds 2,000 members. ASCE demonstrates its commitment to the individual professional engineer. The Oregon Section has four student chapters, two branches, three technical groups, and a Younger Member Forum. Our geographic reach includes Southwest Washington (Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties) and all of Oregon, except Morrow, Umatilla, and Wallowa counties, which are part of the Columbia Section, and Baker and Malheur counties, which belong to the Southern Idaho Section. For more on the history of the Oregon Section, check the History and Heritage page.